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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.56, 2,909.78 and 1,151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.56, 2,909.78 and 1,151.46 is: 1,589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.56 : 2,909.78 = 1,151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.56/2,909.78 = 1,151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.56x = 2,909.78 × 1,151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.56x = 3,350,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,495.28/2,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.00

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